HAM
Hamburg
Germany
6,567 km
4,081 miles
YIP
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,567 km
4,081 mi / 3,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HAM YIP
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Willow Run Airport
IATA Code HAM YIP
ICAO Code EDDH KYIP
City Hamburg Detroit
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 53 ft 716 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 42.200000, -83.500000

Hamburg (HAM) to Detroit (YIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Willow Run Airport (YIP) in Detroit, United States is 6,567 kilometers (4,081 miles / 3,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:53 in Hamburg, it's 16:53 in Detroit. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Detroit (YIP) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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